BetterZip Alternatives

BetterZip is described as 'Extract Only Files You Really Need. Create Archives. Update Archives. Protect Your Data. Open Archives Without Extracting (ZIP, SIT, TAR, GZip, BZip2, RAR, 7-Zip, CPIO, ARJ, LZH/LHA, JAR, WAR, CAB, ISO, CHM)' and is a File Compressor in the file management category. There are more than 50 alternatives to BetterZip for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, BSD and Android apps. The best BetterZip alternative is 7-Zip, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like BetterZip are PeaZip, WinRAR, NanaZip and Bandizip.

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BetterZip alternatives page was last updated Apr 19, 2025
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  1. Dr. Unarchiver icon

    Dr. Unarchiver

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    Very good free alternative to 7zip for Mac user, allows you to view compressed file contents and extract only what you want, etc.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • JP flagJapan

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Dr. Unarchiver screenshot 1
    Warning

    It seems Trend Micro is using this app to perform some user data exfiltration. https://twitter.com/privacyis1st/status/1038867958435639296

    Dr. Unarchiver Features

    1.  Supports RAR files
    2.  Supports Zip files
    3.  File preview

    Dr. Unarchiver VS BetterZip

     
  2. Kudesnik Archiver icon

    Kudesnik Archiver

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    Light archive manager "Kudesnik". Formats: ZIP, JAR, RAR, 7-ZIP. Create and decompress archives.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
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    Discontinued

    No longer available on Google Play store & no homepage info.

    Kudesnik Archiver Features

    1.  Supports RAR files
    2.  Supports Zip files

    Kudesnik Archiver VS BetterZip

     
  4. ArKiwi icon

    ArKiwi

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    A lightweight and very fast file archiver, where you can add, compress, extract, delete, password protect, and blazing fast search all your files.

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    ArKiwi screenshot 1

    ArKiwi Features

    1.  Protected by Password
    2.  Extract files

    ArKiwi VS BetterZip

     
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    WinRAR

    Powerful file compression and archiving tool supporting numerous formats. Offers secure file transfer, efficient storage, cross-platform compatibility, and multi-language support.

    https://www.win-rar.com
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  6. The Archive Browser icon

    The Archive Browser

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    The Archive Browser is a program that lets you browse the contents of archives, as well as extract them. It will let you open files from inside archives, and lets you preview them using Quick Look.

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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    The Archive Browser screenshot 1

    The Archive Browser Features

    1.  Supports Zip files

    The Archive Browser VS BetterZip

     
  7. Springy icon

    Springy

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    Springy is a simple to use, yet powerful archiving and compression utility for Mac OS X. Springy integrates seamlessly with the Finder and includes some very useful features. Springy supports all most widely used archiving and compression formats: ZIP, RAR, TAR, 7-ZIP, PAX...

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    One right-click and favorite archiving commands are there, waiting for your actions.
    Discontinued

    Springy is deprecated.

    Springy Features

    1.  Supports tar files
    2.  Supports Zip files
    3.  Supports RAR files
    4. Finder icon  Apple Finder Integration

    Springy VS BetterZip

     
  8. Secure Zip & Unzip icon

    Secure Zip & Unzip

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    Secure Zip & Unzip is a lightweight, native macOS utility that makes ZIP encryption fast, automatic, and frustration-free. Every archive is encrypted using AES-256 — the same standard used by banks and governments — with no advanced setup or configuration needed.

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Secure Zip & Unzip screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Supports Zip files
    3.  No registration required
    4.  AES-256 Encryption
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Password protection
    9. Finder icon  Apple Finder Integration
    10.  Drag and Drop
    11.  No Subscription

    Secure Zip & Unzip VS BetterZip

     
  10. Express Zip icon

    Express Zip

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    Express Zip is one of the most stable, easy-to-use and comprehensive file archive and compression tools available. Create, manage and extract zipped files and folders. Reduce file space needed by zipping big files before sending them.

    59 Express Zip alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    View and manage the contents of any zip file

    Express Zip Features

    1.  Supports Zip files
    2.  Supports RAR files
    3.  Supports tar files
    4.  Folders
    5.  Encrypt Folder

    Express Zip VS BetterZip

     
  11. ZipZip.pro icon

    ZipZip.pro

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    The service allows you to work with archives. You can create an archive from multiple files or extract a file from an existing archive. All popular formats are supported for extraction, and 7zip and zip formats for creating new archives.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Main page

    ZipZip.pro Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Ad-free

    ZipZip.pro VS BetterZip

     

    • ZipZip.pro is the most popular SaaS alternative to BetterZip.

    • ZipZip.pro is Free and ProprietaryBetterZip is Paid and Proprietary
  12. ZipX icon

    ZipX

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    ZipX is a professional, full-featured compression and extraction tool. It help you to Browse, Extract, Create, Modify file archives, view files in archives, support drag and drop files or folders from/to Finder.

    License model

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    ZipX screenshot 1

    ZipX Features

    1.  Supports Zip files

    ZipX VS BetterZip

     
  13. KingshiperZip icon

    KingshiperZip

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    KingshiperZip allows you to unzip files in WinZip, RAR, and 7z formats. It is a clean, secure, and ad-free software that offers compression options for images, videos, audio, GIFs, PDFs, Word documents, PowerPoint presentations, and Excel files.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    AI-Powered ZIP Extractor & Compressor

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Live Preview
    2.  Batch Editing
    3.  Encrypted Backup
    4.  Supports Zip files
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  PDF compression
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Lossless Compression

    KingshiperZip VS BetterZip

     
  14. Ultimate Extract and Recover icon

    Ultimate Extract and Recover

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    Ultimate Extract and Recover is an application that batch extracts and verifies RAR and ZIP archives without the user's attention. Traverses nested sub directories,supports Unicode file names,directories and passwords.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Ultimate Extract and Recover screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The last update is from October 2019.

    Ultimate Extract and Recover Features

    1.  Supports Zip files
    2.  Portable
    3.  Supports RAR files

    Ultimate Extract and Recover VS BetterZip

     
  15. PortableApps.com AppCompactor icon

    PortableApps.com AppCompactor

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    AppCompactor allows you to easily compress applications to decrease size on disk and increase performance when running from slow media, like flash drives. It's packaged as a portable app, so you can work with your apps anywhere.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    Main options

    PortableApps.com AppCompactor Features

    1.  Portable

    PortableApps.com AppCompactor VS BetterZip

     
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